Languages
French 1/2: sing to improve your French (folk songs)
An elementary French workshop using simple folk songs to practise pronunciation, cultural knowledge and the rhythm of spoken French.
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What Elementary (A2) French means
At A2 French, learners can handle simple routine exchanges and describe familiar aspects of everyday life.
Describe your routine
D’habitude, je vais au travail en métro et je rentre vers six heures.
I usually go to work by Tube and return at around six.
Make a simple plan
Tu veux aller au cinéma samedi après-midi ?
Would you like to go to the cinema on Saturday afternoon?
Talk about the recent past
Hier, j’ai dîné avec des amis, puis nous avons fait une promenade.
Yesterday I had dinner with friends, then we went for a walk.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
Participants learn and sing four simple French folk songs, with the selection potentially shaped by the group’s interests. The main focus is pronunciation, including producing more French-sounding sounds and becoming familiar with French-language rhythms. Teaching is conducted mainly in French, with adjustments for learners’ language abilities. Lyrics are provided, and the tunes are taught by ear, allowing inexperienced singers to participate.
What you'll learn
- Sing four simple songs in French
- Produce French sounds with greater pronunciation accuracy
- Develop awareness of the rhythms of the French language
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for learners who have recently started studying French, as well as those willing to participate in a song-based workshop. Inexperienced singers are welcome. Teaching is mainly in French and is adapted to the language skills of the group.
- Suitable for learners at Elementary (A2) level
- Singing experience is not required
- Participants are expected to be willing to join in with singing
- Teaching takes place mainly in French
Before you go
- Lyrics are provided and course resources are available through Google Classroom
- No items need to be brought to the course